FAQs
Energy Efficiency FAQs
- Are there any loan programs to cover the cost of home energy improvements?
- How can I get my home/apartment weatherized to make it feel more comfortable and to lower my energy bills?
- What does the Energy Committee do?
- What if I’m not sure I can afford to pay for home energy improvements?
- Who does the energy committee work with?
Motor Vehicle Excise FAQs
- What is motor vehicle excise tax?
- Who must pay excise tax?
- How are vehicles valued?
- Who qualifies for an abatement?
- What information do I need to file with an application?
- When must I file for an abatement/exemption on excise?
Personal Exemptions FAQs
- Does my qualification for exemption cost the other taxpayers of my town?
- If the Assessors deny my application for exemption do I have any recourse?
- What are the categories of exemption?
- What are the minimum qualifications for exemption?
- What are the qualifications for blind exemption?
- What are the qualifications for Senior Citizen Age 70 (Both Income and Asset requirements) exemption?
- What are the qualifications for Surviving Spouse or Minor Child of Deceased Parent or Senior Citizen Age 70 (Asset requirements only) exemption?
- What are the qualifications for Veterans exemption?
- What is an exemption?
- When and where must I file an application for exemption?
- Who may file an application?
Personal Property FAQs
- When do I file for an abatement?
- What happens when my abatement is approved or denied?
- What is the Personal Property Tax?
- What is a form of list?
- Who must file a return of form of list?
- When and where must my return be filed?
Public Meeting FAQ
Real Estate FAQs
- What Are the Current Tax Rates?
- How is property assessed?
- How do I check the valuation of a property?
- How do I change my mailing address for tax billing?
- When do I file for an abatement?
- If the Assessors deny my application for abatement, do I have any recourse?
Retirement FAQ
- Is Membership mandatory for Montague employees?
- How is my membership date determined?
- How much do members contribute to the Retirement System?
- Do member’s contributions to the Retirement System earn interest?
- Does the amount of interest credited to your individual annuity savings fund affect what your overall benefit will be?
- Is regular compensation the sames as total compensation?
- Can I purchase creditable service earned in another Massachusetts Public Retirement System?
- Will prior creditable service affect my membership date or contriubution rate?
- When is retirement an option?
